Synonyms for

Toll

Verb / təʊl / Another word for toll — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Toll means a charge for using a particular road or bridge.

Synonyms & similar words

bell price cost fee charge fare levy tariff tollage duty tax assessment payment customs excise impost tithe tribute dues price cost expense rate

Synonyms by register

Formal

levy duty tariff impost

Informal

fee charge price cost

Literary

exaction tribute

Antonyms

gift contribution grant boon benefit blessing

Common collocations

  • pay the toll
  • toll booth
  • toll road
  • toll bridge
  • toll collection
  • heavy toll
  • exact a toll

Word family

noun toll
verb toll

Usage note

The noun 'toll' can refer to a payment for using a road or bridge, or the damage caused by an event. As a verb, it often means to ring a bell slowly and solemnly.

Example sentences

  1. I had to pay a toll to cross the bridge.
  2. The toll for this highway is expensive.
  3. The toll booth was closed so we got to cross the bridge for free.
  4. I forgot to bring cash to pay the toll.
  5. The toll collector was very friendly.

Quotes

  • What is the price of experience? Do men buy it for a song? Or wisdom for a dance in the street? No, it is bought with the price of all a man hath, his house, his wife, his children. - William Blake
  • There's no toll for dreams. - Rachel Hollis
  • The toll of victory is high, and he must pay for it, as we pay for all things of value. - J.R.R. Tolkien

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